Public employees. Less than half of the states include state employees in their definitions of public official and of those, most only include high-level employees. Effective June 2008, Illinois added sworn law enforcement or peace officers to their definition. Excluding legislators.
Definition of dogwood winter. South & Midland. : a brief spell of wintry weather in spring.
3. Stratify dogwood seed to simulate winter. Place dogwood seeds in a zip-type plastic bag layered with moist peat moss. Punch three small air holes near the top of the bag. Store the seed in a refrigerator drawer at temperatures between 35 and 40 degrees Fahrenheit for about four months.